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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 252.23 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 252.23 and 127.58 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 252.23 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/252.23 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 252.23 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 32,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,178.38/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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